Governor Manuel Mamba of northern Cagayan province, where American forces may be allowed to stay with their weapons in up to two Philippine military areas, said Marcos has the prerogative to make the decision.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. defends U.S. military presence, which China opposes
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Military chief Gen. Cirilito Sobejana ordered the deployment of additional navy ships to beef up the country’s “maritime sovereignty patrols” in the disputed waters, the military said Thursday.
Philippines deploys more patrol ships amid rift with China
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